One of the top Cancer awareness events in the nation is in its 15th year and today is the Panthers vs. Cancer at Knoxville. While the basketball games between Knoxville and Chariton will be tonight, and they are important games to both Panthers squads, the real meaning behind today’s event is about raising money and awareness in the fight against Cancer. Something that is not lost on any of the members of the Knoxville Girls Basketball Squad. Senior Emma Dunkin and Junior Anna Buttell, who was the first ever honoree 15 years ago tell KNIA/KRLS Sports today mean a little more than just playing a game.

Emma: “It’s a rare occasion to put those on and nobody realizes what it means to put those uniforms on and have the entire crowd pinked out.”
Anna: “It’s so much fun being on the court and the entire community cheering you on, and it’s so loud and it’s so emotional in the honor circle, and knowing that sometimes who needs your support at that time.”

Listen for live reports all day long on KNIA/KRLS from Knoxville High School as we update you throughout the day on the silent auction, and how you can help. The games as we mentioned are very important to both teams and will start at 6:15, join us for the pregame at 6:00 live on 95.3 KNIA.